1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 1992 Renault 21
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Caravan and 1992 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Caravan (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Renault 21. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 21. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Dodge Caravan | 1992 Renault 21 | |
Make | Dodge | Renault |
Model | Caravan | 21 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |